I Am Blank! What Are You Looking At Me For? Whereas vermont programs and program rules that provide toward the cost of additional education, home ownership, or are valuable resources to parents in their http://www.women.state.vt.us/welrefpol.html
Extractions: Adopted June 12, 2002 Whereas federal welfare reform enacted in 1996 (PRWORA, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act) made it necessary for Vermont to reform its laws relating to financial assistance for families with children; Whereas welfare laws have a disproportionate effect on women because 69 percent of the 5203 Vermont families receiving Reach Up financial assistance are headed by single adults and 92 percent of these single adults are women (January 2002 PATH data); Whereas Vermont programs and program rules that provide incentives for parents to engage in paid employment and accumulate savings toward the cost of additional education, home ownership, or micro-business establishment are valuable resources to parents in their efforts to achieve family self-sufficiency and also reflect Vermont values of independence and frugality; Whereas free or low-cost health insurance is necessary for the health, well-being, and financial security of low-income parents and children;
What's New Vermont Parent Information Center Home Page support to families with special needs in vermont. Executive Director of parent to parent added, In colleagues, students, and other education professionals. . http://www.vtpic.com/What's New.htm
Extractions: What's New W hat's New NEW Job Openings! VPIC Workshops Calendar ... Download Our Latest Newsletter (requires Acrobat Reader) Legislative Updates Donate Now Contact Us Home ... Site Map What's New contains news and information about resources support groups summer camps and workshops and conferences of interest News VPIC Director honored for work in supporting families with children with special needs! Connie Curtin, executive director of VPIC, is one of the recipients of the 2003 Partners in Care Award, presented by Parent to Parent of Vermont. This award honors individual who exemplify the practice of family centered care and provide invaluable support to families with special needs in Vermont. Connie was described by the presenter as " a successful, passionate advocate for the educational rights for children and adolescents." Senator James Jeffords wrote, "Connie Curtin's advocacy stretches from her house to the White House. Over the years, I have deeply appreciated Connie's input on legislation pertaining to children and adults with disabilities."
Vermont Pathways From Poverty, Resource Guide Pathways from Poverty Resource Guide (July 1996 with an emphasis on education, parent involvement, health Project consists of creating vermont s Early Childhood http://crs.uvm.edu/pathway-web/three2.html
Extractions: Phone: (see Social Welfare Offices listing in Brief Directory) The Dr. Dynasaur Program is designed to provide health care for eligible pregnant women and to eligible children through age 17 in Vermont. Prenatal care is fully covered for pregnant women and dental and a range of medical services are available to children. In order to apply, one need only make a phone call and then apply by mail. For more information about income eligibility and/or about applying, call one of the Social Welfare Offices listed in the Brief Directory. Green Thumb, Inc.
Patheways From Poverty, Vermont, Resource Guide technology and located at the University of vermont has access have the skills to further their education and be parent to parent of vermont 1 Main Street 69 http://crs.uvm.edu/pathway-web/three4.html
Extractions: fax: 334-2858 The OCPP is a CSAP funded community partnership serving Orleans County. The five year grant lasts through 1996 and has been crucial in organizing community projects ranging from the SAVE parade, KISS, etc. ) They have founded several annual as well as one-time projects. Parent to Parent of Vermont Department of Social Welfare Reach Up is the Welfare Restructuring Project's welfare to work program. By providing education, job training, work experience, support services, and job development to parents receiving ANFC, Reach Up hopes to help these people obtain employment and become self- sufficient. See also Welfare Restructuring Project for further information.
Special Education Support Groups An organization of parents in vermont offering support Special education articles, financial aid for students a private, nonprofit parent organization serving http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/support/
Extractions: Downloads ... Professional Development Enter your email address for FREE weekly teaching tips! Home Teacher Resources Special Education Support ... Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center - The CT Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21. Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Educational Needs Alliances - (Albany, Oregon) Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates.
THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT - February 04, 2002 Vol. 2, No. 6 the National Council on Economic education to help a student workbook, teacher workbook, parent workbook, and April 10 vermont Economic Challenge for high http://www.schoolreport.com/vbe/nlet/02_04_02.htm
Extractions: Published by Vermonters for Better Education VBE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to enlist parents and the public at large in achieving quality educational opportunities for all the children of Vermont by monitoring the state of education in Vermont; promoting the value of educational freedoms for all parents; and giving parents the evaluative tools with which to identify excellence. Libby Sternberg, executive director: MAILTO:LSternberg@aol.com STATE NEWS... NEW SCHOOL SLATED TO OPEN THIS WEEK A new independent school is slated to open in Reading this week, headed by a former public school teacher who resigned his position amidst some controversy. Gary Hillard was a fifth and sixth grade teacher at the Reading Elementary School since 1996 but resigned several weeks ago after first being suspended. According to the January 29 Valley News, Hillard was suspended from teaching when parents complained that he challenged faster learners but left behind students with special needs.
THE VERMONT EDUCATION REPORT - April 30, 2001 Vol. 1, No. 7 This is the kind of power that parents with resources already enjoy The vermont education REPORT is published by vermonters for Better education 170 Church http://www.schoolreport.com/vbe/nlet/04_30_01.htm
Extractions: Published by Vermonters for Better Education VBE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to enlist parents and the public at large in achieving quality educational opportunities for all the children of Vermont by monitoring the state of education in Vermont; promoting the value of educational freedoms for all parents; and giving parents the evaluative tools with which to identify excellence. Libby Sternberg, executive director: MAILTO:LSternberg@aol.com STATE NEWS... NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL WEEK: NO JOY IN MUDVILLE This is National Charter School Week, but Vermont is still one of only fourteen states that have not passed charter school laws. Although bills have been introduced for the past ten years, none has made it through the legislature. This year, an extremely modest bill that would allow ten to 15 charter schools to start in the state is likely to die the "study" death - a study of charter schools will precede any chance of passage. From the Charter Friends National Network ( http://www.charterfriends.org
Family Village -- Parent Training & Information Centers vermont vermont parent Information Center. STOMP) Washington parents Are Vital in education (PAVE). West Virginia West Virginia parent Training and Information. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/pti.html
Vermont Resources vermont Statutes Annotated; Title 15, Section 664 physical and emotional conditions and educational needs of custodial and the custodial parent; (5) inflation http://www.deltabravo.net/cgi-bin/resource.cgi?state=vt
Act 60 And Vermont Education Links [Updated] politics, including many contributions by parents, educators, administrators, and vermont education resources (Citizen Groups) SchoolReport.com The homepage of http://www.act60.org/links.htm
Extractions: Thomas Jefferson advised that the people need to be well enough educated to understand history and current affairs ...in order that they may resist tyranny. Places to Chat Vermont Education Resources (Citizen Groups) SchoolReport.com The homepage of Vermonters for Better Education , and a collection of the works of lifetime NEA member David W. Kirkpatrick Vermont People for Integrity in Education "A resource for those interested in education reform and its impact on the quality of education. Resources for Vermont Education "Resources for Vermont Education is a citizen-based initiative dedicated to educating individuals and communities about reform options for public education in Vermont."
Vermont Parents For Quality Education Dont we have the resources and the political will to make this happen? An Article Published Previously by vermont Parents for Quality education http://www.act60.org/vpqe.htm
Extractions: P.O. Box 736, East Dorset, VT 05253 Vermont Parents for Quality Education are parents, school board members, teachers, principals, and concerned community members from receiving and contributing towns who care about quality education for all Vermont children. Join the VPQE Advertise in the VPQE Newsletter Contents The October / November VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #5) Top of the Newsletter November 1998 Elections are looming! Moms and Dads Doing PR Write An Op-Ed Piece ... Special: Reaching Vermonters Through Vermont Media The May / July VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #4) The March / April VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #3) The January / February VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #2) The December VPQE Newsletter (Vol 1, #1) Older articles published by Vermont Parents for Quality Education Let's Be Real - Tax Rate Does Not Equal Tax Burden (November, 1997) Feature Article: Season of Hope (December, 1997)
Political Resources On The Net - Organizzations(USA): Education protects the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their vermont education Resource Project is a citizenbased initiative dedicated http://www.politicalresources.net/u-org_edu.htm
Extractions: Last updated: Policy.com - Organizzation by issues Education Resources and Organizations Thomas Fordham Foundation - Surfing the Education Waves Education Policy Institute - Links Page ... American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Academy of Management American Association for Higher Education a national, individual membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of American higher education Aspen Institute Enhancing the ability of business and professional leaders to understand and act upon the major issues challenging the national and international community. American Council on Education National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) To support educational excellence through quality leadership and professional management. Association of Research Libraries (ARL) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)ù National Education Association (NEA) Educating future analysts, activists, and leaders
Home School Corner Home Learning Association Massachusetts Homeschool Organization of parent Educators. Homeschooling Homeschooling and Special education by the vermont Dept. http://www.e-tutor.com/homeschool/resourcesbystate.htm
Parents For Public Schools New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, vermont, Puerto Rico reform and offers resources for educators and parents. National Center for education and the Economy http://www.parents4publicschools.com/resources.html
Vermont Parent Information Center - Vermont Department of education under the Individuals with Disabilities education Act (IDEA a few of the topics covered by parent centers Geographic Areas Served, vermont. http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti/vt.htm
Extractions: Phone (802) 658-5315; (800) 639-7170 (in-state only) TTY Fax E-mail vpic@together.net Web Address www.vtpic.com Target Audiences Parent Centers (Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers) work with families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities: physical, mental, learning, emotional, and attention deficit disorders. Parent Centers train and inform parents and professionals, help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities, work to improve educational results for all children, resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs. Parent centers are funded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each state has at least one parent center, and states with large populations may have more. There are approximately 100 parent centers in the U.S. Topical Areas IDEA 97, Rights and Responsibilities, Procedural Safeguards, Early Childhood, Transition (these are just a few of the topics covered by parent centers)
Parent Training And Information Centers (PTIs) the Rio Grande Valley Partners Resource Network, Inc US Virgin Islands; Utah; vermont; Virginia PADDA American Family Empowerment Center parent education Project of http://www.dssc.org/frc/TAGuide/pti.htm
Extractions: Home Funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Parent Training and Information Centers in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who work with their families. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona
About The California Parent Center Action Center for education Community Development (716 vermont Family Resource Partnership Project (802) 388 CIS NoVa parent Information Resource Centers (703 http://parent.sdsu.edu/pirc_aboutcpc.htm
Extractions: Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) in California There are now six Parental Information Resource Centers funded by the US Department of Education in California: Information about these Resource Centers is provided immediately below. For those wishing to contact other PIRCs across the country, this list is followed by a more comprehensive listing of such centers in the other states." The California PARENT Center at the June Burnett Institute
Parent To Parent Of NH - Other Resources vermont parent Information Center Educational Rights Training Workshops Educational Advocacy Local (802 Additional vermont State resources National http://www.parenttoparentnh.org/ptopother.html
Reference, Education, Special Education: Support parents navigate the special education maze organization of parents in vermont offering support information multifaceted, comprehensive parent Directed Family http://www.combose.com/Reference/Education/Special_Education/Support/
Extractions: Top Reference Education Special Education ... Cerebral Palsy Support Groups Related links of interest: Reference:Education:K through 12:Home Schooling:Special Education Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. - Statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21 in Connecticut. Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities. Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates. Family Village Regional Resources in the United States - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities. Family Village - Information about ways of dealing with disabilities and everyday life.
